THE COMING SESSION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1998, 23 May 1885, Page 2

THE COMING SESSION.

We recently mentioned''a report that was current in Wellington to the . effect that ■ the Government expected very hot opposition during the ensuing session" of Parliament, though it was not at all clear at that time from what quarter it was to come. The supporters of the Stout-Vogel combination are a very, mixed lot of politicians, and ;in reality agree on nothing else except to keep one particular party out of power, and it is therefore naturally, impossible to say. when owe section or the other may secede. Sir George Grey, through whose instrumentality and shiftiness the present Ministry was enabled to retain power, has as good as announced his intention of being a --'bitter opponent during the ensuing session, and that means the secession of a section of the House which, though small, holds the balance of power. United action between Sir George Grey and Major Atkinson would oust the Ministry for a dead certainty. There is, however, reason to believe that such an alliance will not be made, unless the measures brought down by the Government are of a very objectionable nature. The former is, in some respects, a politician whose enmity is more desirable than his friendship, and nobody knows that belter than Majoif A successful noconfide'ffce motion at their instance would, in all probability, mean nothing more or' less than a renewal of the extraordinary struggle of last year. There are, however, other sections of the House which have supported the Government, and which may at any time join the Opposition. Mr Montgomery has a Canterbury following, and' though he has said or done nothing in the House that could point to the conclusion that he would take an active parj; in opposing the Government, it is well known that he is a very decided opponent of the financial schemes of Sir Julius Yogel. Mr Macandrew may also at any time side with him, There would be nothing about such a combination that would charm us; yet, were they as well as Sir George Gkey to leave the Government ranks, ■they would necessarily weaken the party to such an extent as to leave it in tlje minority. But, apart from the question of jueu, that of measures must be considered, s,ie StoutVogel Government announced .that quite a large number of important Bills would be prepared during the recess. It appears, however, that these have dwindled down very considerably. The tr.ost prominent among them is that relating to local government,' which, judging by the slight sketches of it .that have from time to time been made, become a very useful measure '#ujt jbenide this all that remain of importance at present appear to be those which are to deaf tyith charitable aid and Native lauds, It is not at all likely that the House will be content with such a bill of fare ; but the trouble is thatat present there is very little prospect of a strong and compact Opposition'being fanned. In the fyt ( cr?>sl:s of the country it is to be hoped ..tljat ,th,? ensuing session will not, like the )ast, jse,? four J^inistriGS,'

The Volunteer review on Monday promises to be very. successful, 'as, the corps from Feathorston, Greytowp, and Carterton are expected to attend in full numbers. That the Masterton Rifles will bo strongly represented l may be taken for granted. The latter fall in in front .of ,t]fie (JoiH'thouse, and will march from theuceipj^j.'Ji. M, eKewsie's paddock, V/heretlje review is"|q .take place, and where they will be joined By the The parooo will sppt as a quarterly inspection parade.

If Mr John Sheehan possesses ng pjjher: good or bad quality, he can boast of an unlimited amount of cheek. At tho nomination of candidates at Tauranga, he concluded his speech as follows:—"I think now all Mr Lundon has got to do i? to withdraw his candidate and not think that jn .order that a man should be fit to repsent a constituency he must first be» member of t)je Parish Vestry." It is needless to say that Mr"Li}ijdoii did not withdraw hfs candidate, ' " '■ > Archer, the jockey, who has just returned from America, has informed a newspaper correspondent that he saw Mrs Dudley in gaol, her appartment being like a drawing room. She told him she could .have shot Rossa-after firing the first shot; but qs the fellow put up his hands and begged in God's name for mercy, she spared him. She thought him a desperate coward. In Archer's opinion she is not insane, She anticipates acquittal, 'and says she will take an office next door to Rosßa in Chamber street, and frighten, him to death.

Mr F. H; Wood has made a number of additions to the catalogue of stock 1 to be disposed of at. his next monthly 1 Bale at |Ray's yards on the 20fchinsfc. ; ! !! '! Mr F, H. Wood announces his next stock sale at HammericlrV yards,: to be Held on Thursday,': June 4th. The live stock in the estate of W. H. W.Haines will bo put up on'that day. .

The annual .ball of the Masterton Rifles takes place at the Theatre Royal on Monday night. Judging by the preparations that arc being made, it should be a great success.

Among the Wellington, passengers jjy! the Arawa for for London will be Mr and Mrs H. D. Bell and family, Mr and Mrs Walter Turnbull and tw.v sons and Mr Joseph Joseph. Messrs.J. and C. Berbert notify that they will continue to send their butchers." cart to the Forty-Mile Bush and deliver, meat during the winter months at their present low prices;

'Mr.W.Neil,of the Prince of Wales' stables, notifies that he. will run extra conveyances to and from the trains on Monday next, for the benefit ; of excursionists and the' travelling public generally, '.,,.••■ The usual weekly meeting of the Masterton Freethought Society will beheld in the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening. The, proceedings will be enlivened by vocal and instrumental music, recitations, etc. • '•

Those who do not feel interested, in the Volunteer review on Monday,, are reminded that they will have a chance of witnessing two football matches on the Park oval, The first/of them will be between the local light-weights and the Union Club of Wellington, and begins at 1 p.m. The second is between the localRed Stars and a juvenile team from Wellington. •

The unpleasant relations of England and Russia were probably the'cause of a' free fight which took place in front of the Aurora' Hotel in Auckland a few day's ago. A Russian sailor named CavlPearce, who with several other foreigners, was scton by. a. party; of English and Irish, and in the course of the scrimmage, Pearce, had been laying, about ■' him with afonce paling, got his finger' pattly bitten off by a man mimed Denis Lynch. The Russian brought an action for £IOO damages against Lynch, and, 'although the evidence was very contradictory, the Magistrate awarded him £SO, and £8 3s costs.

A late number of the Korimako contains an article By Lawrence Tank upon the Maoris and strong drink, of a portion of which the Auckland Herald gives a translation:—Do not be' offended with the many references made in the Korimako (Moari Press) with regard to alcoholic drink. The love, for strong drink is one of the principal causes that impoverishes the Maori people. Millions of acres of this Island have- been sold to our European friends for money at a just price. But whither has the money gone? In the first place, the land was purchased with money; m the second, we find this money has been spent in intoxicating liquors and debaucheries of other kinds, Why not have placed this money in the banks that it might produce a yearly increase ? Or why not expend it on the land, by cultivating wheat, oats, barley, maize 'potatoes, and raising horses, sheep, cattle and other things whereby man obtains wealth and independance ? Let us give our attention to improving our lands, so that this may be realised.

His Honor, Mr Justice Gillies has just given a very important decision in a case of appeal brought before him at New Plymouth. It seems that an insolvent, to get his discharge and disarm opposition on the part of his creditors, gave them promissory notes extending over some time for the full amountof hisindebtedness to them. Having safely run the gauntle of the Insolvent Court and got his discharge, the debtor dishonored some of the billshe had given, and was sued for them, and judgment given against him. Against this decision the debtor appealed, on the ground that no consideration had been given for the promissory notes, and Mr Justice Gilies, in dismissing the appeal, with posts, remarked that it was to his mind quite clear that the object of the Bankruptcy Act was to secure an' equal distribution of the estates of bankrupts among the creditors. It 'was a common practice of-,debtors to agree tb pay 20? in the £ on deferred payment, and it was, a practice that he saw nothing improper in, nor contrary to the spirit of the Bankruptcy Act.

The directors in the.icNew Zealand Leather Company. are to be proceeded against for fraudelant mis-statements in the last balance sheet of the Company. Captain Edwin reports at noon to-day t Bad weather expected between NorthEast and North-West j Glass fall again very soon and heavy rain fall after ten jfouyß. Indications very bad.

Messrs Lowes and lorns announce that thoy will, on Saturday'ne'kfc, 'gel} ii large' quantity of fruit trees, shrubs, etc.* frpiij the nursery of Mr W, W, McCardle, Coming from such a well-known establish' ment, there should be a large number of buyers.

Mr J. J, Smith has requested us to explain that tho notice of motion, that the catalogue of books be printed, given at thelast meeting of the Library Committee did not emanate from him, but from Mr ttedhian. We hoar on inquiry that Mr Redman wrote "if, ofo and Mr Smith handed it to the Secretary,' jq. .that the mistake made is an excusable one,"' '"

A volunteer soiree took place at the Oddfellows Hall, Featherston last evening, and in point of numbers must have been financially a great success, although much too crowded to be pleasantio the dancers, at one time as many as eleven sets being up. Between fifty and sixty couples we're present, independent of the ladies who occupied iJie'dajs; ■' TJie refreshments were all'thafc could.' oedejfired reflect great credit oil the cominijitee' of mamg'o'mont, Mx \j. .Benton' ac,fcod' as'MiO., and' Mr Hydo %ker. psjtfeji s.i the piano during tho evening, Mr G. S. W. Dalrymple has forwarded the following letter to the returning officer for the Borough of Masterton : "Sir, I beg leave to withdraw my candidature as auditor for the Borough as I find tjst .thai an ejection will cost the borough' £3 or £4, which, I jjjink, if saved, could' ])Vnjflci'Vet|er.spe>iJi' in |treet repajrs etc.', ai)d !' feel' sure that'the other two candidate?, Messrs Sellarand forria will do full justice to the burgesses f<jr their fee of £5 5s each," Messrs Sellar and loms are therefore elected for the year.

We recommeud owners of small flocks of sheep to inspect the; Champion wool press at the Waipoua' mills, It is extremely simple, in construction, yet quite as powerful as, any, ptfier lever or pulley press'. The leverage is obtained by means of a douWe.-cliaiii,' which p.asseV oye|r ptie cap and under' the press to a' jingle ratchet wheel at the side, which is turned by means of a lever. The top part of the press does not slide off, asm nearly; all others that we have seen, but is simply laid over on one side, being held in position by a couple of strong hinges. The door has to be taken ofi when a bale is to be taken out. It is fixed on by means of short screw?. As the price is only £l3 this press is well' worthy qf attention. ,

It is.notified that all accounts due to the firm of Rapp and Hare must be paid to Mr, W.'Rapp.

•■'. Mr J. Sheehan has been returned for Taurangabya majority of 15 over Mr Kelly. 1 ..;;. ■■:■:;

Messrs R. Brown & Co, advertise two special properties, which should find a ready sale. One is an acre, dwellinghouse, and garden for £l6O, the other a small farm in town of 11 acres, which can be obtained on easy terms, .i. A reward is offered to anyone who may have found several' documents that have been lost, and which are of no value except to the owner. The Secretary to. the Post office has received a telegram stating that the KM. Steamer Tongariro from London to =Port Chalmers passed the Nuggets at 11 o'clock this morning, : She should arrive at Port Chalmers about-five to-night. The Tongariro three days in advance of time-table date, '

A meeting of the Taratahi-Carterton Cemetery Trustees was held at the Library, Carterton, last night, for the. purpose of considering the question of draining, &c,, the cemetery ground, After the minutes of the previous, meeting had been read and confirmed, the Treasurer reported a credit balance of £3O ,at the bank,. It was resolved to call for tenders for continuing, the-dram from the northern boundary for a distance of seven chains. It was decided that the sexton be authorised to get gravel spread, which is lying -alongside the present' drain, Mr Parker being deputed to overlook the job. The meeting then terminated. At Mr T. Kennedy Macdonald's land sale yesterday, the following prices were realised for properties in the Wairarapa: —Section 116, Rangitumau Block 240 acres, H. Monaghan £2Bolos Od. Ten sections, 144 to 149,239,254 to 256, containing 1\ acres, North Carterton, R. Fairbrotheiy £3O. An" interest in the Castlepoint Hotel of £6O per annum, United importers Company, £35. . Two sections of land and'shops, Featherston, W. B. Edwards, as agent, £2lO. Five sections, Alfredton, 2| acres, W. B. Edwards as agent, £lslos. The flour mill at Carterton did not reach th reserve price, and was withdrawn.